Sheet Music for Orchestra

Skillfully arranged by one of the most creative educational string writers around today, this adaptation of two popular Nutcracker themes will be a concert favorite at holiday time for years to come....

This well-known tune from Franz Schubert's song Die Forelle (The Trout) was also used in the 4th movement of his famous Trout Quintet. It is a tale about a large trout living in a pond and the efforts...

This well-known tune from Franz Schubert's song Die Forelle (The Trout) was also used in the 4th movement of his famous Trout Quintet. It is a tale about a large trout living in a pond and the efforts...

Any time of the year is fair game for this piece based on the traditional fiddle tune Turkey In The Straw. Frequent passages of tuneful D major harmonies alternating with unison parts makes it very ac...

This energetic overture featuring driving rhythms and a fresh harmonic approach should be played boldly with confidence. Some violin and cello double stops add dramatic emphasis at key moments, and th...

This German dance is the 4th of 6 movements in Beethoven's final quartet, composed the year before his death. As with most string quartet music there is lots of interest in parts as they weave back an...

This German dance is the 4th of 6 movements in Beethoven's final quartet, composed the year before his death. As with most string quartet music there is lots of interest in parts as they weave back an...

Bringing colors and fragrances unlike those of any other season, autumn is an especially delightful time of year. Through history many cultures celebrate this season when life advances toward the wint...

This arrangement of Mozart's well known choral work focuses on playing in a linear cantabile style utilizing smooth, flexible bowing changes. This is both an excellent teaching piece and a strong addi...

Young string players do not get the opportunity to play Brahms often because much of his greatest music is written for piano and other works are too complex. But embedded in the fiery Rhapsody In B Mi...

Young string players do not get the opportunity to play Brahms often because much of his greatest music is written for piano and other works are too complex. But embedded in the fiery Rhapsody In B Mi...

This familiar toasting song from Giuseppe Verdi's opera La Traviata is presented here in an elegant and accessible grade 2 arrangement. Scored in the familiar performance keys of G and D major, the wa...

Paying homage to Aaron Copland and his famous Hoedown from the ballet Rodeo, this lively grade 2 piece will hold the attention of the audience through its entirety. The driving rhythms, catchy melodie...

Paying homage to Aaron Copland and his famous Hoedown from the ballet Rodeo, this lively grade 2 piece will hold the attention of the audience through its entirety. The driving rhythms, catchy melodie...

In this contest-worthy original for developing student groups, a gently expressive midsection featuring muted strings is flanked by vigorous opening and closing themes. Everyone shares in the presenta...

This contemporary hoedown combines bold harmonies, lively fiddle rhythms, and some expansive divisi passages to create an exciting presentation for concerts and festivals. Special highlights include a...

This captivating piece pays tribute to the legendary bird of prey, whose populations are again rising as their ecosystems are increasingly restored. The driving rhythms of the opening D minor theme po...

The Nutcracker is one of Tschaikowsky's most famous works, and this accessible arrangement contains four popular character dances from Act II of the ballet, where Clara and the Prince travel to the La...

Haydn's works often contained musical jokes, and the Surprise Symphony (#94) includes the most famous of all -- a sudden loud chord in the theme of the second movement after a tranquil opening. The mu...

This grade 2+ original is a dramatic musical portrait of the quintessential pop culture super/space/action/adventure hero. Each string section plays a significant role in musically portraying the toil...

This tuneful, highly-rhythmic piece in G major portraying a classic fox hunt features excellent material for students who are just becoming familiar with the 6/8 time signature.

This unique arrangement of the overture to Marriage Of Figaro is accessible to young string students without sacrificing the integrity of the source material. Memorable sections are represented as wel...

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This creative version of the Moonlight Sonata in a tango style offers the best of both worlds by bringing classical and popular elements together in one great work! Easily accessible in the key of D m...

We welcome Brendan McBrien to the Kendor family of writers with this creative original inspired by five whimsical rhymes. Text that can be read aloud before each movement is included, and students and...